Safety Specialist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Safety Specialist onsite at a key client located in Odessa, Texas. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards and contributing to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved. The ideal candidate will bring working knowledge of H&S technical capability and deep understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address their health and safety risks and challenges. This is a full-time (40 hours a week) limited-term role, with a duration of 6-months, extendable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance on safety-related compliance projects; safety management system development and implementation; process safety, safety oversight, industrial hygiene monitoring; and safety auditing.
• Develop safety procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Assess regulatory compliance across various safety programs and environmental media.
• Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Design and implement safety management systems and programs.
• Provide on-site H&S compliance support.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, chemical engineering or related degree. Masters preferred.

· Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in working with chemical, manufacturing or industrial companies on H&S compliance programs, PSM, PHA, HAZOP, Mechanical Integrity, MOC, PSSR, or Process Safety Information.

· Be passionate about safety performance improvement and have working experience with the H&S topics such as:

·         LOTO

·         Confined space

·         Hazard recognition

·         Scaffolding

·         Excavation

· Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· MS Office Suite and database management for managing large volumes of data.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree. Masters preferred.

· Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in working with chemical, manufacturing or industrial companies on H&S compliance programs.

· Be passionate about safety performance improvement and have working experience with the H&S topics such as:

·         LOTO

·         Confined space

·         Hazard recognition

·         Scaffolding

·         Excavation

· Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· MS Office Suite and database management for managing large volumes of data.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!